Add 63/14 and 2/50, Solve 4 7/14 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 2/50

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 2/50

63/14 + 2/50 is 227/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
Add the two like fractions:
1575/350 + 14/350 = 1575 + 14/350 = 1589/350
1589/350 simplified gives 227/50
So, 63/14 + 2/50 = 227/50
In mixed form: 427/50

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